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2012 Summer Olympics: TV Schedule for Monday, August 6

Abstract:
The 2012 London Summer Olympic Games provides viewers with a chance to sample from a smorgasbord of different sports. Here is a guide to the Olympic contests that will be aired on U.S. television on Monday, Aug. 6.

The 2012 London Summer Olympic Games are providing viewers with a smorgasbord of sports options. Basketball fans can see some of their favorite NBA players compete during the Olympic basketball tournament. Soccer aficionados have several excellent Olympic matches to choose from. People interested in other team sports, like volleyball and water polo, will have no problem finding an Olympic game on television, at least for the next few days. Viewers who prefer to watch individuals compete against each other also have a range of options available to them.

Here is a guide to the Olympic contests that will be aired on U.S. television on Monday, Aug. 6. All times are in EDT. Times and events are subject to change, especially for prime time coverage.

Don't Miss These Events
2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Women's soccer semifinals: United States vs. Canada, NBCSN
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Men's basketball, preliminary round (Group A): Argentina vs. United States, NBCSN (also being aired on the Basketball Channel)
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. The men's 400 meter final will be shown at some time during this broadcast (the time is variable and depends on the schedules for other, prime time events), NBC

Badminton
12:35 a.m. - 1:35 a.m. Men's singles final will be shown during a portion of the telecast, NBC

Diving
12:00 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. Part of the telecast will focus on the Aug. 5 finals in the women's three meter springboard diving event, Telemundo
1:35 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. Coverage of the women's three meter springboard final will be aired during portions of this telecast (replay), NBC
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Qualifying rounds in the men's three meter springboard will be shown during a portion of this telecast, NBC

Track and Field
12:00 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. Coverage will include highlights of the track and field action that occurred on Aug. 5, Telemundo
12:35 a.m. - 1:35 a.m. a portion of the telecast will show the finals in the men's hammer throw and the men's steeplechase, as well as qualifying in the men's high jump, NBC
1:35 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. The men's 100 meter semifinals and finals will be shown during a portion of this broadcast (replay), NBC
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A portion of the telecast will look at the day's track and field events, Telemundo
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Qualifying round action in track and field, including coverage of the women's 100 meter hurdles, the women's 1500 meter, and the men's 800 meter events, NBC
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Qualifying round action in track and field, including coverage of the women's 100 meter hurdles, the women's 1500 meter, and the men's 800 meter events, NBC
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Qualifying round action in track and field, including coverage of the women's 100 meter hurdles, the women's 1500 meter, and the men's 800 meter events, NBC
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. The men's 400 meter final will be shown during a portion of this broadcast, NBC